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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Former 1st Round Pick Looking 'Unblockable' In Training Camp

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Calijah Kancey in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, they envisioned a game-changing force in the middle of their defensive line.

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Calijah Kancey looking “unblockable” during Bucs camp

The Bucs defensive tackle hopes to make a big leap and stay healthy in Year 3 It’s no stretch to say the Buccaneers have needed more consistent front-four pressure for several years now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / July 15

Third-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender named breakout candidate

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey arguably hasn't quite lived up to his full potential in his first two NFL seasons. Kancey, 24, has missed eight games throughout his career so far, but he found a way to notch 11.5 sacks in 26 appearances for the Bucs since the start of the 2023 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 15

Bucs Storylines: The Buzz Surrounding Calijah Kancey In 2025

Let’s put the spotlight on Bucs defensive lineman Calijah Kancey. With the 2024 season firmly in the rearview mirror and the pre-draft process, free agency, the draft itself, OTAs and mini-camp also behind us, it’s time to ramp up the excitement for training camp and then, of course, the Bucs’ 50th season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 2

Calijah Kancey Is A Burgeoning Superstar

The Bucs took a chance in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Calijah Kancey’s size profile was an extreme outlier in every sense of the word. His mockdraftable profile could work as a problem on a grade school geometry test.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 7

Buccaneers’ Calijah Kancey Expected To Jump To All-Pro Status In 2025

We are full on into the NFL offseason Buccaneers’ fans. And with no actual football to discuss, many are talking about hypotheticals and early predictions for next season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 6

SR’s FAB 5: Bucs OTAs Observations, Insights And Standouts

INTRO: This edition of my SR’s FAB 5 column is a collection of some of the random thoughts I’ve had throughout the week encompassing the Bucs OTA I watched

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 12

Opinion: The Buccaneers Are Likely To Play On Thanksgiving This Year

The NFL schedule will soon be released. We have known who the opponents will be for several months, but on Wednesday we will finally get the order of opponents for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 30

Bucs Found Two More QB Disrupters

The Bucs had a general plan of improving the team’s pass rush heading into the offseason and it feels like they accomplished this mission at the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 22

Buccaneers Defender Makes Bold Prediction For 2025 Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has delivered solid performances over his first two seasons, but he’s gunning for even bigger things in year three.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 21

Buccaneers star makes bold statement ahead of 2025 season

In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised everyone when they selected DT Calijah Kancey out of the University of Pittsburgh with the 19th overall selection.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 21

Calijah Kancey: NFL Sack Leader In 2025?

In his first two years at the NFL level, Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has shown flashes of being a dominant pass rushing force. The problem? Kancey has yet to play a full 17-game season.

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: DT

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the defensive tackle position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need on the interior of the defensive line.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Bucs Report / April 17

Buccaneers Eye on the Draft: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be looking for a high-impact reinforcement for their secondary. In this installment of “Alf’s Buccaneers Eye on the Draft”, we analyze Texas A&M EDGE rusher Shemar Stewart.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 4

FAB 5: Major Takeaways From Todd Bowles, Yaya Diaby Interviews

INTRO: I was a part of two very informative and very important interviews this week. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles spoke for 30 minutes at the NFL Annual Meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Top Defender in the NFL Draft Wants to Play with Buccaneers Calijah Kancey

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to greatly improve their team this offseason by utilizing free agency and April's NFL Draft. While the Tampa Bay defense struggled in 2024, reinforcement will be available to shore up pass coverage and quarterback pressure.

Shemar Stewart Wants To Be An All-Time Great, Play With Calijah Kancey

The Bucs will be looking to see improvements in their defensive players next season, but they will also need reinforcements. While Tampa Bay made investments along the defensive line with their top picks in the 2022 (Logan Hall) and 2023 (Calijah Kancey) draft classes, they could look to do so again.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / February 9

The Unique Timing Of Logan Hall’s Career-Best 2024 Season

The Bucs spent the No. 33 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall, and for the first two years of his career, it looked like the team wasn’t going to get much of anything in terms of return on its investment.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 13

Watch: Calijah Kancey Continues to Impress in NFL Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have lost to the Washington Commanders, but former Pitt star Calijah Kancey continued to show up in the playoffs. Kancey was only credited with one tackle (solo) and a tackle for loss, but he impacted the game all night with the way he slashed into the backfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 20

Former Pitt Star Calijah Kancey Gives Back to His Community

Calijah Kancey grew up in the Miami area, starring at Northwestern High just north of the city, and he’s often spoken of the influence the area and the community have had on his life.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 26

Former Pitt DT Calijah Kancey Sets Single-Season Career High

Calijah Kancey hasn’t let an early season injury hold him back from reaching new heights during his second season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kancey recorded two tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack against the New York Giants on Sunday, wrecking the game from the interior of the defensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 5

Former Pitt DT Calijah Kancey Impresses on Monday Night Football

Calijah Kancey hasn’t been able to make an impact every week this season as he’s battled injuries, but he certainly tried his best on Monday Night Football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 5, 2024

Can Buccaneers Calijah Kancey Make The All-Pro Jump In Year Two?

Last season, we saw a strong rookie class from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They had four rookie starters, and several more who had significant playing time during the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2024

Buccaneers former first-round pick praises QB Baker Mayfield's leadership

Calijah Kancey, the Bucs' first-round pick a year ago, didn't have much to compare it to as a rookie, but he knows leadership when he sees it.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 30, 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Calijah Kancey Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month

The NFL announced today that Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive lineman, Calijah Kancey, has been named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November.